Chemical Engineering Laboratory 1 Ch.E. 333.2 Laboratory Manual W2012_T2 Course Outline I. PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE This course is intended to develop skills, which will be of use to you as a practicing chemical engineer. You will be expected to use typical items of equipment and to conduct simple measurements and tests. You will be expected to communicate the results in a clear and effective manner. II. ORGANIZATION OF THE COURSE 1. Data Recording* Each student in the course must have a hard-cover laboratory notebook. Experimental investigations will be conducted in groups of two or three students. One student from each group will be designated to be responsible for planning the investigation (this task is described more fully below). All students are responsible for: a) Visits to the laboratory to view the apparatus and discussions with the instructors. b) Producing a notebook record of what was done in the laboratory. This will be signed by the Demonstrator, who will certify that all students were present. c) Experimental observations both quantitatively and qualitatively. d) Preparation of a suitable apparatus diagram. e) Sample calculations, showing how the data were used. If a technical memo is to be submitted then the sample calculations must be in the log book. f) Preparation of graphs and/or tables showing the salient conclusions from the experiment as clearly as possible. g) Preparation of formal, brief or technical report. *refer to section VI for rules for laboratory notebooks. 2. Planning. The designated student leader is responsible for planning the experiment and for ensuring that sufficient data of an appropriate quality are obtained. This will require background reading, visits to the laboratory to view the apparatus and discussion with the instructors. All partners will be assessed for their contribution to the experiment by the Demonstrator. 3. Reporting. 1 Each student is required to hand in one full formal report, one group presentation and two technical memos. When one partner submits a formal report, the other partner must submit a technical memo. Reports and memos are due two weeks from the completion of the experiment, unless a time extension has been granted. Student will get 7 “free” late hand–in days for the whole course. Indicate on your report when you use it. Reports and tech memo‟s are to be handed in to Dale Claude in Room 1D43 (office inside 1D25), and marks will be deducted for tardiness (read EVALUATION below). III. EXPERIMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Viscosity Centrifugal Pump Fluid Metering Saturation Pressure Heat Exchange: Double Pipe, water-water Fluid Friction in Pipes, Valves and Fittings Visit http://www.engr.usask.ca/classes/CHE/333/ to download LABORATORY MANUAL. Only 4 experiments will be performed. IV. GUIDES FOR PREPARING REPORTS Full Formal Reports: All formal reports must be done on a word processor. The following sections of the report should be included: 1. Title: Course number Name of the experiment Students participating (group members present) Date of Experiment Due Date 2. 3. 4. 5. (The template file for the title page of formal, brief and technical reports can be downloaded under the heading of Title Pages at http://www.engr.usask.ca/classes/CHE/333/) Abstract: This is written after the Discussion has been completed. It may be prepared with a word processor and pasted into the notebook. It is intended to be read by persons who will not read the rest of the report. Table of Content: Give titles of sections with their page numbers. This should include the Appendix with titles of each section of the Appendix. Introduction. This is a brief statement of the purpose of the experiment. It serves as an introduction to the rest of the report. Theory. A brief summary, giving the equations to be used, is required. 2 6. Apparatus and Procedure. The apparatus diagram can be prepared with a drawing program or drawn by hand. Chemical Engineering symbols for the unit operations should be used wherever possible so that a proper Process Flow diagram (PFD) is prepared. The procedure should record what was done. It must not be written as instructions. 7. Presentation and Discussion of Results: In this section, indicate where the data and results are presented. Any significant observations should be reported here and what effect that had on the outcome of the experiment. Data and result are probably presented most effectively in tabular form in an Appendix. Graphs can be presented in this section or in an Appendix. Your results should then be fully discussed in this section. All conclusions and recommendations must be defended. Error analyses may or may not be useful in this regard. Figures or Graphs can be included in the body (insert as the page following the first mention of the graph in the body of the report) of the report or presented in an Appendix. If there are several graphs that are similar, a representative graph can be included in the body of the report. 8. Conclusions: Give your conclusions in numbered statements, each one concise and precise. No discussion is given here. All conclusions must be fully discussed and supported in the Discussion Section. 9. Nomenclature: List all symbols used in alphabetical order. Greek symbols should be kept in a separate list. 10. Recommendations: A similar format to that of the Conclusions should be followed here. 11. Reference: A list of references must be included here. Use a standard format (list in alphabetical order and in the body of the report refer to the last name of the first author followed by the year of publication in brackets). 12. Appendix: Identify them by A, B, C … and in the following order: data, results, sample calculation. All tables and Figures should have headings (e.g., Table B1, Figure A1, etc.) and full titles. In your sample calculation, indicate the run number used and which table(s) the information can be found. 13. Constrain the length of the formal report within 20 pages. Oral Presentation: Each group is required to deliver one oral presentation based on the lab they have performed. The content of the presentation should include introduction of the lab, theories and/or principles, objectives of the lab, experimental procedures, data collection, data processing, results and discussion, conclusion and recommendation. The duration of the presentation is 10 – 12 minutes. All the students in the same group will work collaboratively, and will be evaluated as a group. Technical Memos: A technical memo is a brief memorandum to the supervisor. It should state concisely the experimental conditions, results, discussion, conclusions and recommendations. A brief 3 table of results or a graph should be included to support the conclusions. Limit your technical memo within a 2-page length. V. EVALUATION Careful measurements, correct calculations, logical deductions and clear conclusions are necessary to a good report. However, even if all these are present but the report is not well written, some of the positive effects of the investigation will be lost. Although proper spelling, grammar and general use of the English language are somewhat less important than clarity, conciseness and technical contents, they will also have an effect on the marking. The formal report and technical memos will be marked out of 10 grade points. However, for the final mark, each formal report will be worth 35 marks, and the technical memo, 10 marks. The lab demonstrator will be reviewing your performance and your lab notebook while you are in the lab and will assign a mark (out of 5) at the end of each lab period. A summary of the marking scheme is given Table 1 below. The formal report and technical memos must be completed and submitted within two weeks i.e. while the experiment is still fresh in the student's mind. Therefore, the deadline for receiving report and technical memos without any penalty will be two weeks after the experiment was performed. A penalty of 10% per week will be deducted from late report or memos. Submissions will not be accepted after the last day of classes and will be given a mark of zero. The presentation slides (in power point format, preferably) must be submitted to the lab instructor and the lab coordinator as an email attachment by March 22nd at 4:30 p.m.; otherwise a 10% penalty will be applied after the deadline. Visit http://www.engr.usask.ca/classes/CHE/333/; click on Class Info; scroll down to Grading Sheets; choose an appropriate marking sheet to view what will be evaluated in the submitted report and memo. Table 1. Distribution of Marks Item Full Report Oral Presentation Technical Memo Lab Performance & Notebook Total Mark Number Individual Mark 1 35 1 25 2 10 4 5 Final Mark 35 25 20 20 Penalty (10%) 3.5 2.5 1.0 100 The mark distribution is only approximate. Final grades will be assigned at the discretion of the instructor subject to the University Council and College Regulations on Examinations. Students should be aware of and follow the University of Saskatchewan Academic Honesty/Dishonesty definitions, rules and procedures that are available on the web at www.usask.ca/honesty. 4 VI. RULES FOR LABORATORY NOTEBOOKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. the Use a hard-covered and numbered record book (purchase from University Bookstore) Label research ideas/proposal to differentiate them from experiments that are performed Explain all abbreviations or terms that you use that are not universally known Make all entries in ink Do not erase any entry. Instead draw a line neatly through the error and then initial and date correction in the margin 6. Record data and observations when they are made. Date each entry 7. Stick to the facts (positive and negative). Your notebook is not the place for your opinion 8. Leave no blank space between entries. Cancel all blank spaces (including blank pages) with diagonal lines drawn across the space. Initial and date the cancellation in the margin 9. Have each page of your notebook witnesses by someone who is not an inventor but who understands the experiment and its objectives (ask your Lab Demonstrator as the witness) 10. Make no changes or insertions on a page after it has been signed and witnessed 11. Attach support records to the notebook where practical. If not practical, then, cross-reference the notebook with the material and witness as above 12. Maintain safe custody of your notebook 5 Sample of evaluation sheets 6 ChE 333 – FORMAL REPORT GRADE SHEET Student: _____________________ Experiment: __________________ Date Due: ___/___/___ Date Rec‟d: ___/___/___ Late Penalty: _____% REPORT SECTION Title Page CLARITY OF PRESENTATION Max. Mark TECHNICAL CONTENT Max. Mark 2 Abstract 3 Table of Contents Nomenclature Introduction Theory Apparatus Procedure Pres. & Disc. Results 6 3 Conclusions Recommendations References 8 10 6 20 3 10 3 6 2 Appendices Experimental Data Calculated Results Sample Calculation 6 4 4 4 Totals 36 64 Report Mark = (Total Mark) * 0.35 = ____________ (MAX = 35) * GRADE POINT (G.P.) DESCRIPTOR * 10 9.5 Exceptional Excellent 8-9 Very Good 7 – 7.5 Good 6 - 6.5 Satisfactory 7 5 – 5.5 Passable 0 – 4.5 Fail ChE 333 – TECH MEMO GRADE SHEET Student: ______________________________________ Experiment: ______________________________________ Date Performed: ___/___/___ Due Date: ___/___/___ Date Rec‟d: ___/___/___ Free Late Days: ___ Late Penalty: ___ % MAX PRESENTATION Title page……………………………... 5 Purpose clearly stated………………… 5 Experimental conditions & constants clearly stated………………………….. 5 Apparatus, procedure, conclusions, & recommendations content…………...... 15 READABILITY Spelling & grammar………………….. 10 Sentence & paragraph structure/ clarity 10 Logical sequence & cohesiveness of writing………………………………… 10 TECHNICAL CONTENT (RESULTS) Presentation & correctness…………… 20 Discussion & interpretation…………... 20 Total 100 8 MARK EXPERIMENTS 1. Viscometry Introduction This experiment involves the use of a cone and plate viscometer. You will be asked to characterize a fluid which may or may not be Newtonian. Newtonian fluids should be tested at different shear rates for a range of temperatures. Non-Newtonian fluids should be tested at a range of shear rates. Discuss the choice of a fluid with the instructor before planning the experiment. Procedures The viscometers are operated empty at first to find deflections at zero load. The viscometers must be operated according to the procedures in the literature provided in the laboratory. Because they are sensitive and expensive instruments, please read the procedures carefully before operating them. If you are unaware about any procedure, ask the demonstrator before proceeding. When you are placing the fluid in the viscometer, try to avoid entrapping air bubbles as these may cause significant errors. Also, before changing fluids in a viscometer, wash it thoroughly since small amounts of contamination may distort the results. Be careful not to scratch the surfaces of the measuring elements. Before testing an unknown fluid, a Newtonian standard fluid should be used to verify instrument performance. Data 1. Brookfield Viscometers (springs are linear) (i) LV, full scale deflection = 673.7 dyne-cm (ii) RV, full scale deflection = 7187 dyne-cm (iii) Cone Angle, = 0.8 degrees (iv) Cone Radius, r = 2.4 cm (v) Cone and Plate, sample = 0.5 ml 2. Working equations: 9 i) Cone and Plate ( dyne / cm 2 ) (sec 1 ) where 3T 2r 3 sin = shear stress ( dynes/cm2) = shear rate ( sec -1) T = torque (dyne-cm) = angular velocity of the spindle (rad/sec) = cone angle (degrees) r = cone radius (cm) Characterizing a Fluid: For Newtonian fluids, comment on the effect of temperature upon viscosity by comparing your results with those predicted by the Eyring theory(4) . For nonNewtonian fluids, select a suitable model and evaluate the coefficients in its equation of state relating shear stress to shear rate. For non-Newtonian fluids calculate the pressure drop per meter of pipe in horizontal flow if the velocity is 1.0 m/s and the pipe diameter is just small enough to ensure laminar flow (i.e., the flow is not turbulent). References 1.1 Streeter, V.L., “Handbook of Fluid Dynamics”, Chapter 7. McGraw-Hill Book Company Inc., 1961. 1.2 Middleman, S., “The Flow of High Polymers”, Interscience Publishers, 1968. 1.3 Cheremisinoff, N.P. and Gupta, R., “Handbook of Fluids in Motion”, Ann Arbor Science, 1983. 1.4 Tabor, D., “Gases, Liquids and Solids”, 2nd Ed., Cambridge Univ. Press, 1979. 10 2. Centrifugal Pump Objectives: a) To determine the characteristics of a centrifugal pump including total head, power, efficiency and NPSH versus flowrate. b) To determine the size of a geometrically similar pump that would be needed to pump against a total head of 100 feet of water at peak efficiency using the same RPM. Introduction: Centrifugal pumps are the most common type of fluid mover in the chemical industry. A fundamental understanding of the operation and performance of a centrifugal pump is of primary importance to any engineering student. A centrifugal pump converts energy of a prime mover (an electric motor or turbine) first into velocity or kinetic energy and then into pressure energy of a fluid that is being pumped. The energy changes occur by virtue of two main parts of the pump, the impeller and the volute or diffuser. The impeller is the rotating part that converts driver energy into the kinetic energy. The volute or diffuser is the stationary part that converts the kinetic energy into pressure energy. All of the forms of energy involved in a liquid flow system are expressed in terms of feet of liquid i.e. head. The process liquid enters the suction nozzle and then into the eye (center) of an impeller. When the impeller rotates, it spins the liquid sitting in the cavities between the vanes outward and provides centrifugal acceleration. As liquid leaves the eye of the impeller, a low-pressure area is created causing more liquid to flow toward the inlet. Because the impeller blades are curved, the fluid is pushed in a tangential and radial direction by the centrifugal force. This force acting inside the pump is the same one that keeps water inside a bucket that is rotating at the end of a string. The key idea is that the energy created by the centrifugal force is kinetic energy. The amount of energy given to the liquid is proportional to the velocity at the edge or vane tip of the impeller. The faster the impeller revolves or the bigger the impeller is, then the higher will be the velocity of the liquid at the vane tip and the greater the energy imparted to the liquid. This kinetic energy of a liquid coming out of an impeller is harnessed by creating a resistance to the flow. The first resistance is created by the pump volute (casing) that catches the liquid and slows it down. In the discharge nozzle, the liquid further decelerates and its velocity is converted to pressure according to Bernoulli‟s principle. 11 Theory: If we consider the inlet and discharge of the pump under test as the boundaries of a control volume then we may apply Bernoulli's Theorem of continuity to the fluid within that boundary (Armfield, 1980). The head generated by the machine is: Machine Head = g Δ H J/kg (1) where ΔH is the pump differential head (m) and g is gravitational acceleration 9.807 m/s2. Hydraulic power: The hydraulic power of the pump is the product of machine head and flow, thus hydraulic Power Nh, Nh = g•Q• Δ H•ρwater W (2) where Q is the flowrate (m3/s) and ρwater is the density of water kg/ m3 Power Input to Pump: The dynamometer output power (brake horsepower) No is given by: No=T*n W where, T = dynamometer torque n = dynamometer rotational speed (3) N-m rad/s 60 nm = n * 2 2 n = nm * 60 RPM (4) rad/s (5) W (6) Substituting in equation (3): 2 No=T * nm* 60 The power absorbed by the pump therefore, is the dynamometer output less transmission losses, thus: N p = No- NL W 12 (7) NL represents the transmission losses between the pump and the dynamometer motor and is the power absorbed by bearing friction, air drag, etc. The value of the power loss will vary between rigs and on the same rig will vary with motor speed. The efficiency of the pump: Nh No 100% (8) Pump Differential Head: The measurement of pump differential head is effected by means of the two Bourdon type pressure gauges. It should be noted that the suction and discharge pipes are of different nominal bores thus generating a velocity head across the pump which must be accounted for when measuring the differential head. The differential head can be calculated: Pd Ps Vd2 Vs2 H [ ] Z water g 2 g 2 g m (9) where Ps is the pressure at the inlet of the pump; Pd is the pressure at the outlet of the pump; and Z is the vertical difference between the inlet and outlet (negligible in this case). Vs is the velocity at the inlet and Vd is the velocity at discharge (m/s). From a mass balance: Ds4 V 2 Vs2 d D4 d m2 / s 2 (10) Pd Ps Vs2 Ds4 H [ 1] water g 2 g Dd4 m (11) (m/s)2 (12) So, In the case where: Suction pipe NB, Ds=2.0" Discharge pipe NB, Dd=1.5" Since: Vs2 Q2 As2 where Q is the flowrate (m3/s) and As is the cross section area of the inlet pipe (m2). then: 13 H Pd Ps Q 2 Ds4 [ 1] water g 2 gAs2 Dd4 m (13) Net Positive Suction Head (NPSH): The net positive suction head is the equivalent total head of liquid at the inlet of the pump (suction) (Hs) minus the vapour pressure p. NPSH H s p g (14) Vs2 2g (15) Where: Hs Ps water g Pump Discharge 1. The basic method of measuring the pump discharge on the test rig is by means of the volumetric measuring tank. The discharge is directed into the tank for a known period of time and the rise in water level during that period noted, then: Ad Q= m3/s (16) t where A = area of measuring tank, m2 d = change in water level in tank, m t = time, s 2. Venturi: The pump discharge may be measured by means of the perspex venturi tube after the tube has been calibrated. The venturi is being used in conjunction with a Dwyer Differential Pressure transmitter. The venturi demonstrates the principle of Bernoulli's continuity equation, thus flowrate Q is related to the difference in pressure across the Venturi meter, w CA2 2 P water 1 4 Kg/s (17) where A2 is the cross-sectional area of the throat of the Venturi, C is the Venturi coefficient, and β is the ratio of throat diameter to inside pipe diameter (pump outlet pipe diameter for the case being studied). In the case of an actual venturi, small losses occur due to viscous shear and friction effects, thus reducing the theoretical flow through the device into Equation (17). A calibration curve for a 14 particular venturi tube will therefore show curves of theoretical discharge, predicted by the equation, and actual discharge determined by volumetric measurement. Nomenclature: A As D H Hatm Hgs Hgd Hs Hvs ΔH L n N p Q t T V W d w Suffix:p o L h s d 1, 2 Constants: g water area of measuring tank m2. cross section area of the inlet pipe, m2. diameter of pipe, m head, m the barometer reading, m. the reading of a gauge at the inlet of the pump, m. the reading of a gauge at the outlet of the pump, m the equivalent total head of liquid at the inlet of the pump (suction), m the velocity head at the inlet, m. pump differential head, m. length of dynamometer torque arm, m. rotational speed rad/s. power, w the vapor pressure, mmHg flowrate m3 /s time, s. torque kg-m velocity. m/s. weight applied to torque arm, Kg change in water level in tank, m flowrate Kg/s pump input dynamometer motor output dynamometer transmission losses hydraulic output inlet (suction) discharge differential manometer limbs Gravitational acceleration = 9.807 m/s2 density of water, 103 kg/ m3 15 Apparatus: The centrifugal pump used in this experiment is the Armfield R2-00. The pump is of cast iron construction and is provided with an open impeller. On the pump cover plate tappings are provided at various radii so that the increase in pressure across the impeller may be determined. These tappings are brought to a manifold with valves for pressure sampling as required. The pump is driven by a trunnion mounted variable speed 1.6 kW DC motor. The pump set is mounted on a substantial bed plate. The equipment includes a combined transformer/rectifier and speed controller. The rig includes the tanks necessary for carrying out performance testing. The main reservoir is approximately 1.36m x 0.66 m x 0.53 m fabricated in G.R P. and fitted with a drain valve. On this tank is mounted the volumetric measuring tank which incorporate a level indicator and scale. A quick acting drain valve is provided together with an emergency overflow. A manually operated diverter is included so that water discharged by the pump can be returned either directly to the sump or to the measuring tank as required. To carry out flow measurement it is necessary for a stop watch to be used. This system allows level measurements to be taken in still water and, hence, increases the accuracy of flow measurement. The pump suction pipe is fabricated in PVC with pressure tapping. The pump delivery pipe work incorporates a gate type throttle valve. Pressure and suction electronic indicators are supplied complete with small bore pipe work and valves to allow multiple pressure readings. A perspex Venturi uses pressure transmitters and indicators. This Venturi is modeled on the requirements of B.S. 1042 Part 1- 1964 having a nominal bore of 1.5" and a throat diameter of 1.28". The Venturi operates in conjunction with a 25 psi Dwyer differential transmitter and Omega DP32 indicator. This instrument allows pump flows up to 60 GPM (5 L/sec.) to be determined, after the instrument has been calibrated. A 50 psi Differential Pressure transmitter is also available. This instrument allows the differential heads developed by the pump up to 30 ft to be determined. Tappings are provided on the pump and the supply includes all necessary fittings and connecting flexible tube. Specification: Inlet pipe diameter Outlet pipe diameter Venturi throat diameter Impeller outside diameter Blade width Number of blades Blade type Impeller type Radius of strain gauge 2.0" 1.5" 1.28" 127 mm 11.4 mm 6 Backward curving Open 1144.2 mm 16 Shaft Speed Rating Motor type Electrical Supply 0 - 3000 RPM 1.6 kW at 2900 RPM. Variable speed 220V/single phase/50-60 Hz Relationship between Torque and voltage for strain gauge (when using x 10 amplification): Torque=1.5861*Volts*g*0.1442 Procedure: Start up Procedure a) Be sure suction side and discharge side valves are closed. b) Turn on Main Power. c) Turn on priming pump and slightly open discharge valve. d) Adjust pump speed to approximately 15%. e) Open suction side valve SLOWLY. Repeat as necessary. f) Open discharge side valve SLOWLY. g) Turn the Venturi Drain valve until line is drained of air. h) Turn the Pressure Guage Drain(s) to Vent until the line is drained of air, and then turn the valve to the right until suction lines are airless. Then turn valve to Suction so the line is static. Shut Down Procedure a) b) c) d) Close discharge side valve. Close suction side valve. Reduce motor speed to 0 RPM using controller. Switch motor off. Experimental Procedure a) Calibrate the venturi meter by making at least 8 runs from a low flowrate to a high flowrate. The venturi meter is calibrated using the measuring tank and stopwatch. b) At 8 or more discharge rates collect the data necessary to characterize the pump including the pressures across the pump, venturi pressure drop, motor rotating speed and the Torque Gauge Reading. 17 Report: 1) To determine various characteristics and parameters of a centrifugal pump. These include graphs of total pump differential head, hydraulic power, brake horse power, efficiency and Net positive suction power versus discharge flowrates. 2) To determine the size of a geometrically similar pump that would be needed to pump against a total head of 100 feet of water at peak efficiency using the same RPM. What flowrate is generated by the big pump at this condition? If energy costs 10.2 cents/kw-hr, how much does it cost to operate the big pump each year? References: Armfield Technical Education Co. Ltd., “Instructional Manual for Centrifugal Pump Test Rig R2-00”, 1980. Other references related to this lab: Perry, R. H., Green, D. W. and Maloney J. O., “Perry‟s Chemical Engineering Handbook”, McGraw-Hill, 1997. Sulzer Pump Division, Sulzer Brothers Ltd., “Sulzer centrifugal pump handbook”, Elsevier Applied Sicence, London and New York, 1989. Lobanoff, V. S. and Robert, R. R., “Centrifugal Pumps – Design & Application”, Gulf Publishing Company, Houston, 1985. Karassik, I. J., “Centrifugal Pump Clinic”, Dekker, New York, 1989. Brown, G. G., “Unit Operation”, Wiley, New York, 1950. Coulson, J.M. and Richardson, J. F., „Chemical Engineering” Vol. 1. 3rd Edition, p.133-144, 1977, (TP145C45). . 18 3. Fluid Metering Introduction In this experiment you will be measuring the flow rate of water which is pumped through a loop, using a variety of flowmeters as listed below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Magnetic Drive Nutating Disc Coriolis Torsion Paddle 3 Beam Ultrasonic Vortex Altometer (Enviromag) Variable Area (Rotameter) Venturi Orifice Doppler Ultrasonic V-notch Weir You may use the readings from the Coriolis flow meter as the standard value. Compare the reading of other flow meters with this value and discuss the observed differences, if any. Using the values of flow rates obtained by the Coriolis Meter, determine the meter coefficients for the Orifice and Venturi meters as functions of Reynolds number. These can be compared to the expected values found in the literature.The Magnetic flowmeter readings should be linear with flow rate. Evaluate the magnetic flowmeter coefficient for converting EMF to flow rate. The Ultrasonic meter should also give a linear signal with respect to flow rate. Examine your readings with the ultrasonic meter to see if such linear relationship can be established. In your reports review the operating principles of each flow meter, compare their advantages and disadvantages and comment on the practical applications for each device. Finally, consider the following situations and suggest a suitable flowmeter for each case. The factors to be considered are capital cost (including data processing), operating cost (primarily energy losses), reliability (whether calibration is required or not). a) b) c) d) e) f) g) measuring the flow of water into households measuring the flow of water in a 5 foot diameter pipe measuring the flow of heavy crude oil in a 3 inch pipe measuring the flow of coal-water in a 12 inch pipe measuring the flow of water into a laboratory reactor measuring the flow of water in a small creek measuring the flows of petroleum derivatives in an automated refinery 19 Some background information is given in References 1, 2, 3. Procedure Determine the direction the water flows and decide how you will adjust the flow rate. Be sure to start your measurements at a low flow rate and then increase between readings. Determine where each meter is located and how to make a measurement for it (discuss this with the TA). Note that for the Orifice and Venturi meters you have to make pressure measurements and this is accomplished with a pressure transducer. The transducers will need to have the air removed and the associated demodulators will have to be zeroed. Confirm this procedure with your TA before adjustments are made. Make at least eight measurements by first increasing the flow rate and then reducing it to zero. Calculations (1) Orifice or Venturi: The flowrate Q is related to the pressure drop, minimum (throat) area and density by the equation: Q CA 2P (1 4 ) where C is the coefficient of discharge. (2) V-Notch Weir: Q (0.31h02.5 2 g ) / tan Where ho is the height of the liquid above the bottom of the weir and is the angle between the side of the notch and the horizontal. Data Diameter of pipe Diameter of orifice Diameter of venturi Angle of weir = = = = 1.049 in. 0.441 in. 0.33 in. 54o References 1. N. de Nevers, Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, 3rd Ed. McGraw Hill (2005). 2. J. O. Wilkes, Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Engineers, 2nd Ed. Prentice Hall (2006). 3. Y. A. Cengel, J.M. Cimbala, Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications. McGraw Hill (2006). 20 4. Saturation Pressure Objectives 1. To describe the relationship between pressure and temperature of fluid vaporization. 2. To investigate the accuracy of saturation data obtained using basic equipment. Learning Outcomes At the end of this laboratory session, students should be able to: 1. Plot a relationship between pressure and temperature of fluid vaporization. 2. Apply interpolation technique. 3. Explain the effect of saturation line through the changes of pressure level. Theory It is commonly understood that the temperature at which water undergoes a liquid-to-vapour phase change varies with pressure. For example, water boils at a lower temperature when at high altitudes, such as encountered on mountains. This relationship between pressure and temperature at which the liquid-to-vapour phase change occurs may be plotted on a graph. The resulting line is termed the saturation line. Saturation lines may be obtained for any fluid, although in this experiment water will be used. When plotted on a graph of absolute pressure Pabs against absolute temperature Tabs, the result is a smooth curve. The curve does not have a simple describing equation, but over a limited range of pressure it is possible to obtain a good fit using: (1) This equation is not derived from any theory or underlying physical laws. It only describes behavior. For any particular range of pressures, there are particular values of the coefficients a and p0 which minimize the differences between the measured points and the curve given by the equation. These differences arise both through experimental errors (random, scale and zero errors) and because the real behavior does not perfectly match the describing equation. Obtaining best-fit values of the coefficients a and p0 may only be obtained by linearizing the curve. The usual method for doing this is to take logarithms of Equation (1): (2) Therefore a and ln p0 are respectively, the gradient and the intercept of a graph of ln Pabs vs. (1/T). 21 Apparatus Figure 1- TH3 Saturation Pressure Apparatus. Apparatus Set-Up 1. Check the water level, until the water level is halfway up the sight-glass (6) at front of the boiler. 2. If water level is low, open the filling valve and fill the apparatus using purified or de-ionized water in filling point, until the water level is halfway up the sight glass at the front of the boiler. Seal the filling valve after sufficient amount of water stored in the boiler with the key. Procedures A. Pressure Increase 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on the computer and data logger. Switch ON the heater and turn the heater volume control to maximum. Close the isolating valve. Allow the water to heat up until 1 bar, record the resistance as shown in the data logger. • Pressure - refer at view diagram 22 • Measured resistance - refer at data logger 5. For pressures of 2 bar-7 bar, repeat step 4 to record the corresponding resistance. 6. Use the PT100 Platinum Resistance Thermometer Reference Chart to find the temperature at the measured resistance. Use an interpolation technique if necessary. B. Pressure Decrease 1. Switch OFF the heater, and turn the heater volume control to minimum after the pressure reaches 7 bar. 2. Slowly open the isolating valve. 3. As the pressure drops, repeat step 4 as in the Pressure Increase experiment. Record the measured resistance values accordingly. 4. For temperature data, repeat step 6 as in the Pressure Increase experiment. 5. Switch off the data logger main switch and turn off the computer after completing the experiment. Notes AFTER THE DATA HAS BEEN TAKEN, LEAVE THE CALORIMETER ISOLATING VALVE OPEN, HEATER POWER OFF AND HEATER CONTROL MINIMUM AND TURN OFF COMPUTER 23 5. HEAT EXCHANGE – Double Pipe (W/W) Purpose To determine the heat transfer rates and coefficients for a exchanger Double Pipe - (water-water) heat Each evaluation should consist of a check on the enthalpy balance and a comparison of experimental and literature values of heat transfer coefficients. Some discussion of pressure drop may also be appropriate. Reading Fairly extensive (but not very difficult) reading will be necessary before you do the experiment so that you will be able to do a good job and understand what is involved. Read (if you have not already done so) the following sections in the book by Incropera et al.: 1.2.2, 6.1, 7.1, 8.5, 11.1, 11.2, 11.3. Background Cross-flow heat exchangers involve fairly complex flow patterns. Of course the flow pattern affects the rate of heat transfer. A common approach is to calculate transfer coefficients from empirical correlations, combine resistances in series at steady state, calculate a logarithmic mean T for counter-current flow, find a correction factor for the complex flow pattern, and to combine factors to give the heat transfer rate. This is the LMTD-correction factor method. The equations for the counter-flow heat exchanger are 11.14, 11.15 and 11.17 with Fig. 11.8. The mean T for the complex flow pattern is given by: Tm = F(T)lm,CF where F is given by Figures 11.10 to 11.13. The subscript lm indicates logarithmic mean and CF denotes a hypothetical counterflow exchanger. Theory Generally speaking, three types of heat transfer mechanisms are thought to exist: Conduction - occurs by molecular transport in the presence of a temperature gradient Convection - occurs by molecular or bulk motion of a fluid in the presence of a temperature gradient 24 Radiation - occurs by energy transmission from matter in the presence of a temperature difference. In these experiments, students will be investigating primarily convective heat transfer mechanisms. This mechanism is the most commonly found in the chemical industry. The object of the experiments will be to measure the overall resistance to heat transfer at different operating conditions and compare these measurements to those predicted by equations in the literature. When a fluid flows over a surface which is at a different temperature than the fluid, then the local heat transfer flux is: dq hx Ts TF dA Where q A hx TS TF = = = = = heat transfer rate surface area local heat transfer coefficient surface temperature fluid temperature Because the flow conditions may change with position, the local heat transfer coefficient is not constant in the above process. Also, as the fluid and/or solid changes temperature, TS – TF will not be constant. Thus the precise determination of the overall heat transfer rate would require an integration of the form: q OUT dq IN OUT hx TS TF dA IN Because this would be a difficult (if not impossible) equation to solve for practical heat exchanger situations, engineers have simplified it to an algebraic equation. q = h A T1m … where T1m = log mean temperature difference h = individual heat transfer coefficient The individual heat transfer coefficient is not a constant but depends on velocity and temperatures. Ranges of h can be found in Bennett & Myers (Table 21-1). The log mean temperature difference between the surface and fluid is computed by an equation of the type: TB1IN TB2OUT TSI TS2 25 T1m T T T ln T T T S1 B1IN S1 S2 B1IN S2 TB2OUT TB1OUT In real heat exchange processes, heat is often transferred from one fluid to another through a solid medium. Often this solid medium is corroded or contains a layer of solid deposits. Thus the heat transfer rate is now given by an equation of the form: q = Uo Ao T1m And: Uo where: Uo hi hdi kw xw ho hdo Ao AI A1m Ao Ao Ai hi Ai hdi = = = = = = = = = = 1 Ax 1 1 o w A1m k w ho hdo overall heat transfer coefficient inside fluid heat transfer coefficient inside fouling heat transfer coefficient thermal conductivity of wall thickness of wall outside fluid heat transfer coefficient outside fouling heat transfer coefficient outside heat transfer area inside heat transfer area log mean heat transfer area Empirical equations exist for hI and ho and depend on dimensionless parameters such as Reynolds number and Prandtl number. Correlations can be found in the references listed at the end of this preamble. In this case, the evaluation of the log mean temperature difference depends on the direction of flow of the fluids. For countercurrent flow it is given by: TB1, OUT TB1, IN TB2, IN TB2, OUT 26 T1m TB 2, IN TB1, OUT TB 2, OUT TB1, IN TB 2, IN TB1, OUT ln TB 2, OUT TB1, IN Finally, we have another complication for real heat exchangers. If the fluids are not in parallel flow but there is some cross-flow or combination of concurrent flow and countercurrent flow, (multipass heat exchangers) then a correction factor must be put in the above equation: q = UoAY T1m Where Y = correction factor Y values are dependent on the type of heat exchanger and temperature driving forces. They are available in graphs in the references listed at the end of this preamble. In your heat exchange experiments, you measure the temperatures of the fluids, and their flow rates. The heat transfer rate can then be calculated by: q2 = MCP2 (TB2, IN - TB2, OUT) where M = mass flowrate of fluid 2 CP2 = heat capacity of fluid 2 Procedures 1. The flow rates of the fluids can be controlled by adjustment of appropriate valves. 2. Sufficient time must be allowed for the system to come to steady state before measurements are made. In your report, indicate how you knew that steady state has been achieved. How much time was required? 3. Measurements are made of temperatures using thermistors and flow rates using calibrated meters. 4. Several different operating conditions (flow rates, etc.) should be studied in order to obtain as much information as possible to characterize the system. Discuss choice of operating conditions with your demonstrator. 27 5. Heat transfer rates, heat transfer coefficients, pressure losses and energy losses should all be evaluated if possible and compared to values and/or trends reported in the literature. 6. When heat balances are of interest, be sure that the temperature differences for the streams can be determined reasonably accurately. Report: In your write-up, report the heat transfer rates and coefficients for the exchanger that you studied and discuss the problem of scaling up your heat exchanger to allow for a one hundred fold increase in flowrate of the cold fluid but still maintain the same temperature rise. References: 1. Bennett, C.O. and J.E. Myers, “Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer”, McGraw Hill Book Co., 1982. 2. Incropera, F.P. and D.P. Dewitt, “Fundamentals of Heat Transfer”, John Wiley & Sons, 1981. 3. Perry, R.H., “Perry‟s Chemical Engineers‟ Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1985. Equipment Data Tube 1: OT Cu – IT Cu Tube 2: OT Cu – IT Cu Tube 3: OT Cu – IT SS Tube 4: OT Cu – IT Cu Tube 5: OT Cu – IT Cu Tube 6: Air – not used OT: 1” Cu Pipe, OD = 1.134” ID = 0.994” IT: ½” Cu Pipe, OD = 0.63” ID = 0.534” IT: ½” SS Pipe, OD = 0.63” ID = 0.546” IT: ¾” Cu Pipe, OD = 0.881” ID = 0.772” 28 29 30 6. FLUID FRICTION IN PIPES, VALVES AND FITTINGS A variety of studies will be conducted with this equipment, including the determination of: a) the friction factor - Reynolds number relationship for pipe flow, b) valve coefficients (Cv values) and characteristics (f(x) vs x) for gate valves, and globe valves, c) friction losses for various fittings. Since the piping systems used for a, b, and c contain substantial lengths of pipe, it will be necessary to correct the measured pressure drops for the lengths of straight piping between the fittings. These corrections should be calculated assuming the pipe is smooth. The main apparatus is a flow loop with ten (10) separate lines, each incorporating different types of fittings. The pressure differences across the piping and from the venturi meter are measured with variable reluctance differential pressure transducers. The transducer output is a voltage signal that is collected by Voltage Meters and Demodulators, which are connected to a SCB-68 National Instruments Shielded I/O Connector Block for DAQ Devices with 68-pin connectors. The Connector Block is then used to send voltage signals to a NI PCI-MIO-16E-4 I/O Terminal installed in an IBM Intel computer. The resulting signals are then picked up by LabVIEW 8.2 and displayed in “Fluid Friction.vi” in a series of graphs and indicators. A cold junction-compensated (CJC) thermocouple is used to measure the temperature of the fluid. The CJC occupies channel ai0 and the thermocouple is attached to channel ai1 and ai9 of the connector block. Each transducer is calibrated individually. The Demodulators are set to zero by allowing the individual transducers to be open to atmospheric pressure (with both bleed screws open). Once stabilized, the spans of the Demodulators are set at 10V with the bleed screws closed and air applied at the appropriate pressure. The exact procedure will be discussed by the TA. To measure the flow rate for comparison with the venture meter, a bucket, stopwatch, and scale are required. A 3/32” Allen wrench is also necessary for adjusting the pressure transducer bleed screws. The inside diameter of the tubing is 0.527 inches. The equipment is fairly complex and you will have to spend some time tracing the flow lines and thinking about what you are going to do. Don‟t turn anything on until the demonstrator has given his/her approval. From your experimental measurements on the Venturi meter, calculate the coefficient of discharge, C, in the relation: 31 w CA 2 2 ( p )1 1 4 where W is the mass rate of flow, A2 is the cross-sectional area of the throat of the Venturi, 1 is the density of the fluid just upstream of the throat, (-) is the pressure difference across the Venturi, is the ratio of throat diameter to inside pipe diameter (14.3 mm and 25.3 mm respectively) The valve coefficient and valve stem function are defined as: Q Cv f ( x) where Q Cv f(x) S Pv x Pv S = flowrate (US gallon/minute) = valve coefficient (usgpm/psi0.5) = dimensionless stem function (0, closed; 1, fully open) = fluid density/water density = pressure drop over valve (psi) = stem position (fraction open) A possible f(x) vs x relationship is of the form f(x) = xm. In examining the valve performances the data should be used to find best-fit values of Cv and m. Losses for flow through fittings larger than 1 inch in diameter are given in References 1 and 2. References 1. Anon, “Flow of Fluid Through Valves, Fittings and Pipe”, Technical Paper No. M-409, Crane Ltd., 1950. 2. Perry‟s Chemical Engineers‟ Handbook, 6th Edition, 1984. 32